Using the Renovation Tool to Create Multiple Design Options design options renovation filters Mar 24, 2021

In this tutorial, we'll explore a method of using the Renovation Tool for creating different design options. This can be usef...

Read More
Part 1 - Exploring the 2021 Estimating Toolkit SYSTEMS 5d estimating c5d systems c5d trades Mar 23, 2021

By John Hallgarth - Founder, CONTRABIM

We're going to take a deep dive today, so thanks for taking a few minutes to read thi...

Read More
Archicad Pen Set Management Tools (Free Download) pen sets Mar 16, 2021

We've been working a lot on the new CONTRABIM PEN SETS, and through that process we've created a few tools we think can be us...

Read More
How to Build Dynamic Cost Assemblies from Archicad Objects expressions labels objects properties Mar 04, 2021

In Archicad, we often model kitchen cabinets complete with countertops and backsplashes all in one object, but we often want ...

Read More
CONTRABIM Excel 2021 Translations to ANY Language! Jan 19, 2021

Hello International Users of Archicad!

We're so excited to announce that we've developedĀ a workflow within Excel that enable...

Read More
NEW! CONTRABIM 5D Estimating Suite (2021) 5d estimating archicad and excel c5d estimating Jan 07, 2021

Happy New Year 2021!

I'm excited to announce that some big changes are coming to the CONTRABIM 5D Tools, that I believe will...

Read More
Tips on How to Quantify Curtainwall Systems and Panels cmu curtainwall interactive schedules masonry quantification Nov 20, 2020

In this tutorial video, we'll explore how to quantify curtainwall systems and individual panels using interactive schedules.

...
Read More
Decorative Concrete Block Modeling with Custom Curtain Wall Panels cmu concrete block curtainwall masonry modeling techniques Oct 28, 2020

In this Part 2 Tutorial, learn how to create custom decorative concrete blocks quickly and easily using the morph tool,Ā then ...

Read More
Modeling Concrete Block with Curtain Wall Tool cmu concrete block curtainwall masonry modeling techniques Oct 23, 2020

In this 3 part series, we'll explore how to use the Archicad Curtain Wall Tool to generate concrete block walls.

ThisĀ method...

Read More
How to Create Surface Based Takeoffs in Archicad quantification surfaces Oct 15, 2020

In this tutorial, we'll explore methods for using "Surface" based Interactive schedules to perform quantity takeoffs.

We'll ...

Read More
Modeling Associative Railings as Sheet Metal Flashings association complex profiles modeling techniques railings sheet metal flashing Sep 15, 2020

In this tutorial, learn how to model associative complex profiles using the railing tool.Ā 

Association is great, as it allow...

Read More
Roof Surfacer Tool: Applied Sheet Metal Roofing goodies modeling techniques roof surfacer sheet metal roofing Sep 10, 2020

In this tutorial, we'll discuss how to use the Roof Surfacer tool, part of the Archicad Goodies plug-in!

Download the Goodie...

Read More
Modeling Sheet Metal Flashing with Profiled Beams complex profiles modeling techniques sheet metal flashing Sep 09, 2020

In this tutorial, we'll explore how to model sheet metal flashings using complex profiles and beams.

The great thing about b...

Read More
Modeling Sheet Metal Roofing Profiles with Steel Deck Object modeling techniques objects roofing Sep 08, 2020

In part 2 of our Roofing Mini-Series, we'll demonstrate how the Steel Deck Object can be used to model custom profiles of She...

Read More
Modeling Roofs with Custom Edge Settings + Takeoff Reports interactive schedules roofs takeoffs Sep 04, 2020

In this tutorial video, we'll explore the roof tool and discuss how takeoff reports can be setup for custom edge settings.

W...

Read More
Modeling Detailed Light Object with Morphs, Objects and Basic Tools lamps light objects modeling morphs Sep 02, 2020

In this video tutorial, we'll take our time and have a little fun by modeling a detailed exterior lamp from some pictures!

W...

Read More
Expression Based Properties - How to Convert and Merge Strings expressions properties Aug 27, 2020

Expression based properties in Archicad allow us to create custom properties for a wide variety of purposes.

Within the Expr...

Read More
Perform Quality Control Check for Duplicates Aug 19, 2020

In this short tutorial, we'll demonstrate how to use the "Goodies" Check for Duplicate function, to search your model for exa...

Read More
Timber Stud Framing in Archicad Aug 18, 2020

A recent video we did on Ghosting in Archicad Graphic Overrides, prompted a lot of questions on how to model stud framing.

S...

Read More
Creating Openings from MEP Elements in Archicad 24 mep modeling Aug 11, 2020

In this video, we'll explore the "Create Openings" function using MEP Terminals, Ductwork, Piping and Equipment.

This is a q...

Read More
Speed Modeling the Archicad 24 Feature Project - Merdeka 118 Tower archicad 24 facades morphs speed modeling Jul 23, 2020

It's everywhere! The Archicad 24 Feature Project, and 2nd Tallest Building in the world to-be!

The Merdeka 118 tower that is...

Read More
Archicad 24 Now Includes the MEP Modeler Tool! mep modeler training Jul 16, 2020

One of the features in Archicad 24 that I'm most excited about, is the inclusion of the MEP Modeler tool for EVERYONE!

I've ...

Read More
Archicad 24 New PARAM-O Feature for Node Based Object Creation object creation param-o Jul 14, 2020

An exciting new feature in Archicad 24 is the PARAM-O add-on for creating node based objects.

This is a similar function as ...

Read More
Using VLOOKUP Formulas to Store and Apply Property Data to Archicad Elements data management excel formulas properties Jul 13, 2020

In this video, we'll explore how to use Archicad's Property Exchange and Excel's VLOOKUP formulas to store external data, whi...

Read More